Janin Erih

Janin bin Erih (born 18 June 1949) was a Bruneian diplomat and holding the post of Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations at Geneva and the former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei to the Russian Federation.[1]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Erih is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd Janin. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
His Excellency Dato Paduka
Janin Erih
DPMB
Janin receives his credentials from Hassanal Bolkiah
Brunei Ambassador to Russia
Personal details
Born
Mohd Janin

(1949-06-18) 18 June 1949
Brunei

Biography

Early life and education

Janin was born on 18 June 1949. He holds several academic credentials from British universities, including an MBA. He has spent the most of his career working in the educational sector. From 1986 until 2004, he worked at the University of Brunei Darussalam in a variety of roles, the last of which was Assistant Vice Chancellor from 2002 to 2004. From 1982 to 1986, he was employed by the Ministry of Education, serving from 1985 to 1986 as the unit's head of building planning. In 1976, he began working as an educational officer.[2]

Career

Janin had been serving as Brunei's ambassador to Russia since 2004 prior to his appointment to Geneva. The Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Sergei Ordzhonikidze, received his credentials on 23 May 2008 as the next Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam.[2] On 17 March 2010, at the 13th session of the Human Rights Council, Dian Triansyah Djani commended Janin for delivering an update on the initiatives of the Indonesian government is taking to advance and defend human rights in Brunei.[3]

Honours
See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Throughout his career, he has earned the following honours:

References
  1. Список руководителей дипломатических и консульских представительств зарубежных государств в России (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  2. "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNOG | UN GENEVA". www.ungeneva.org. 2008-05-23. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  3. "Mission Indonesia in Geneva | Statement by H.E. Dian Triansyah Djani, Permanent Representative of Indonesia, at the 13th Session of the HRC – Consideration of the UPR Report for Brunei DarussalamMission Indonesia in Geneva". mission-indonesia.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  4. "Congratulations!". Congratulations!. Retrieved 2023-08-27.


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